QUIZ: Matariki and Astronomy by cclstaffAttention: This post is over 3 years old and the information may be out of date.Attention: This post is over 3 years old and the information may be out of date.June 29, 2021 This month's quiz looks at Matariki and the cosmos. Clive Rowe with an electronic integrator, opens a new window by Christchurch Star Archive / In copyright. / Cropped depending on locationClive Rowe with an electronic integrator. Christchurch Star Archive. In copyright. CCL-Star-1969-0107-010-012N-01 Quiz: Matariki and Astronomy This month's quiz looks at Matariki and the cosmos. Where is the Ngā Pounamu Māori collection located in Christchurch City Libraries? Dewey number 398 In community libraries In community libraries and on Tuakiri/Level 2 in Tūranga In Tūranga When Matariki becomes a new public holiday in 2022 how many public holidays will we have annually in Aotearoa/ New Zealand (excluding your region’s anniversary day)? 6 7 10 11 What and where is Tīrama Mai? A place in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland A new lighting festival in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland A new lighting festival in Ōtautahi / Christchurch A town in the North Island The Māori lunar calendar is known as ... Rākaunui Maramataka Whiro Rona When was the telescope in the Observatory in the Arts Centre (formerly Canterbury College) gifted to the College? 1880 1896 1900 1891 What is Matariki? A star cluster A constellation A moon A place Where can you find poems submitted by the public, about what Matariki means to them? Google Canterbury Stories Christchurch City Libraries catalogue In a book The Canterbury Astronomical Society is currently located where? The Arts Centre Cathedral Square West Melton New Brighton The photo of Clive Rowe at the top of this quiz is from which collection held by Christchurch City Libraries? The Christchurch Star Archive The Press on microfilm Archives New Zealand The catalogue Who wrote the book “Matariki: Star of the year”? Rangi Matamua Sharon Holt Libby Hakaraia Melanie Drewery This form is protected by reCAPTCHAIf you require an alternate submission method, please contact us.PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Find more library quizzes. Add a comment
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